Australians are urged to take simple steps to better protect themselves from common online threats and cybercrime during Cyber Security Awareness Month over October. The 2021 theme is: “Do your Part. #BeCyberSmart” read more here, where you can view the Personal Cyber Security Series, How to Use the Internet Securely – A Guide for Seniors, and other cyber security information and advice.
Consumers’ Federation of Australia (CFA) is engaging with the challenges of cybersecurity by supporting a representative to the Standards Australia Technical Committee IT-012 Information, cybersecurity and privacy protection which participates on the international committee ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27. As part of the CFA Standards Project, representatives contribute to the standards development process, bringing the consumer stakeholder contribution and ensuring robust standards of benefit to the community. For more information contact standards@consumeraction.org.au.
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